Egypt: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian pimenta pepper market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Egypt

In value terms, pimenta pepper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 1,907% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Egypt reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.3%. The pimenta pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pimenta pepper were harvested in Egypt; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pimenta pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Egypt

Pimenta pepper exports from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 148% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,403% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,919%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of pimenta pepper exports from Egypt, with a combined 61% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +346.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pimenta pepper exported from Egypt were Algeria ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports. Libya, Georgia, Italy, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Libya, with a CAGR of +590.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pimenta pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 382% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+310.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pimenta pepper increased by 3.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 169%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to Egypt, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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